Puerto Vallarta to Salt Lake City (PVR–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1838
DL Delta
739
3:29 PM
CST TM
7:17 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1948
DL Delta
739
10:45 AM
MDT TM
2:19 PM
CST
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4411
AM Aeromexi
739
10:50 AM
MDT TM
3:25 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Puerto Vallarta to Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,445 mi 3h 48m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

PVR–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 3h48 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVR to SLC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,725
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVR → SLC
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
SLC → PVR
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric PVR→SLC GDL→SLC
Distance from PVR 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salt Lake City is 0 hours the same as Puerto Vallarta.
PVR: CST · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

PVR–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 48m. The route covers 1,445 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PVR to SLC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, CXO, OAK, YXX, IND, MKE, YLW, MLB, YYZ, TEB, FLL, MIA, GDL, YYC, MEX, SJC, YVR, HOU, DFW, PHX, SAN, STL, PDX, AUS, DEN, LAX, LAS, DTW, IAH, SFO, SNA, ORD, SEA, MSP, EWR, JFK and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLC to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GDL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVR to SLC

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SLC ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,445 miles (2,325 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).